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McCollum was the 10th overall pick in the NBA draft 11 days ago by the Blazers, who welcomed him with a news conference Monday at the Rose Garden.

He averaged 23.9 points and 5.0 rebounds per game last season as a senior at Lehigh. While his year was cut short by a broken left foot, the 6-foot-4 guard says he’s fully healed and has been cleared to play.

McCollum will sport the No. 3 jersey for the Blazers. He’s worn the number since middle school because he was a fan of Allen Iverson.

On the Blazers’ roster for the upcoming NBA Summer League, McCollum will start practicing with the team on Tuesday.